"Do you think I always fight honorably?" Lucifer can't stop the blossoming grin. Of course he didn't but he could make it look honorable sometimes even when it was dirty. "You should pin me against the wall whenever you want, but especially before or after I watch you make a fool of others."

Lucifer would never say something like that to anyone else. Balthazar was safe. He trusted him. To only take what he gave, to return the power if he submitted, to not abuse his submission. That was what Lucifer required to give in to lovers; mutual respect.

Lucifer touches Balthazar's cheek gently. "I understand there are lines past which forgiveness can never be given."

He listens carefully because his partner rarely spoke about the workings if Heaven in his own world. "I would feel the same if the seraphim offered us amnesty."

The angel is silent for a moment and then speaks again. "I am here if you need of anything, as are all my resources. I know you worry about one of the fallen drawing attention but my influence is growing in Heaven. It is a precarious position but there are celestial angels I can trust."

Lucifer chuckles. "I think fighting dirty may be the ophan way now that I know you and I am becoming acquainted with Rota."